Edamame rice is an incredibly simple vegan dish that's full of flavors and colors. This quick Asian rice recipe gets ready in just 20 minutes and is a great way to use leftover rice.
One of my favorite recipes to make on a busy day is fried rice and I make it in a lot of different ways. I have already shared a few quick and easy fried rice recipes on my blog and today I am sharing another very tasty recipe i.e. edamame rice.
This vegan Asian rice can be prepared in just 20 minutes and is a great way for getting your veggies in.
What's needed to make edamame rice?
To make this easy edamame fried rice recipe, you will need the ingredients shown below:
Ingredient notes and substitute suggestions
- Cooked rice: Use rice that has been cooked at least 3-4 hours in advance and if possible also refrigerate it for 1-2 hours before using it in the fried rice recipe. Rice with medium-sized grains is the best for this recipe. I prefer using jasmine rice to make any fried rice.
- Edamame: The immature green soybean is called edamame. In a lot of Asian countries, it's easily available in the local vegetable market but in other parts of the world, you can also buy it in the frozen form from the grocery stores that sell Asian food items too. I have used frozen-shelled edamame in this recipe. They get cooked faster than fresh edamame. If you are using fresh ones, cook them for a longer time or boil them and then use in fried rice. Instead of buying edamame with pods, buy the shelled ones to save time.
- White sesame seeds: Use toasted white sesame seeds, not raw ones. You can also add black sesame seeds.
- Vinegar: I have used white vinegar but rice vinegar(rice wine vinegar) or lime juice can be used too.
- Vegetables: Feel free to use vegetables of your choice. I have used carrots and red cabbage to add more colors. You can also add green peas, bell pepper, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, green cabbage, snow peas, mushrooms, sweet corn kernels, etc.
- Toasted sesame oil: It adds a nice nutty flavor to Asian dishes. Add it only once the fried rice is ready. Skip it if you don't have it. However, if you like Asian food and planning to make it frequently in your kitchen, it's good to have some toasted sesame oil in your pantry, it can be used in a lot of recipes.
- Vegetable oil: You can also use canola oil, peanut oil, olive oil, or any neutral-flavored oil of choice.
Other ingredient details and nutritional information are given in the recipe card.
How to make (step-by-step process)?
To make this quick edamame rice, just follow the step-by-step instructions given below:
Step 1: Heat oil in a large pan. Add chopped onion, ginger, and garlic. Saute for around 2 minutes.
Step 2: Add chopped carrot and frozen edamame.
Step 3: Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Step 4: Add chopped red cabbage and saute for 2 minutes. The vegetables should stay crunchy but get cooked.
Step 5: Add red chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Saute for a few seconds.
Step 6: Add leftover rice, soy sauce, vinegar, and chopped green onions.
Step 7: Stir fry on high heat until everything gets mixed well. Turn off the heat.
Step 8: Add toasted sesame oil, white sesame seeds, and chopped green onions. Mix.
Your quick and easy edamame fried rice is ready to be served.
How to serve edamame fried rice?
You can enjoy this rice dish as a meal by itself or pair it up with any Asian stir-fried dish, a salad, or a soup of your choice.
Following are some of the side dishes that I like serving with fried rice:
- Vegetable Manchurian
- Baked gobi Manchurian
- Chinese eggplant in garlic sauce
- Broccoli in garlic sauce
- Thai mushrooms
- Thai vermicelli noodle salad
- Enoki mushroom salad
- Chili baby corn
- Chili garlic tofu
- Sweet and sour tofu
- Vegetables in hot garlic sauce
- Veg manchow soup
Storing and reheating tips
To store, allow reaching room temperature then transfer the rice to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 3-4 days.
For reheating on the stove top, transfer to a large pan or wok with a tight lid. Add a splash of water and reheat covered on medium heat until heated well. Keep checking and stirring in between to make sure that the rice is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Else, reheat in a microwave with a splash of water until evenly heated.
Recipe tips, tricks, and variation suggestions?
- Always use leftover rice that's been cooked a few hours in advance to make fried rice. If possible even refrigerate the rice for at least 2 hours before making fried rice with them. Never make fried rice with freshly cooked rice otherwise it will turn mushy.
- Medium grain rice like jasmine rice is the best choice for fried rice recipes.
- Use a large wok or pan to make fried rice so that the ingredients can be stirred easily.
- I prefer using a lot of vegetables in my fried rice, so I use rice and vegetables in almost equal quantities. You can add less vegetables if you want.
- Feel free to use vegetables of your choice. Some other vegetables that taste good in fried rice are green beans, green peas, broccoli, green cabbage, bell pepper, mushrooms, etc.
- You can make this rice with just edamame too and skip the vegetables.
- To make spicy edamame rice, add a few teaspoons of chili oil or any hot sauce of choice.
Frequently asked questions
Edamame is immature soybean. So, if you have soy allergy don't eat edamame.
Yes, you can freeze fried rice in batch-size, freezer-safe containers or zip-lock bags for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating. Don't refreeze once thawed.
Yes, you can use pre-cooked brown rice to make fried rice.
Other fried rice recipes
If you enjoyed this fried rice with edamame and want to try more quick and easy fried rice recipes then don't miss to check out the following links:
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Recipe
Edamame rice
Equipment
- 1 large pan or wok
- 1 Spatula
- Knife and chopping board
Ingredients
- 4 cups leftover rice
- 2 cups frozen shelled edamame
- 1 cup finely chopped carrot
- 1 cup finely chopped red cabbage
- 1 medium red onion finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves finely chopped
- ½ inch ginger piece finely chopped
- 2-3 stalks spring onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 teaspoons roasted white sesame seeds optional
- Salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan. Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute for around 2 minutes.
- Add chopped carrot and edamame. Saute for around 3-4 minutes.
- Add chopped cabbage and saute for 2 minutes.
- Once the vegetables are cooked but still crunchy, add red chili flakes, black pepper, and salt. Saute for a few seconds.
- Add leftover rice, soy sauce, vinegar, and chopped green onions.
- Stir fry on high heat until everything gets mixed well. Turn off the heat.
- Add toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds. Mix.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
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Notes
- Always use leftover rice that's been cooked a few hours in advance to make fried rice. If possible even refrigerate the rice for at least 2 hours before making fried rice with them. Never make fried rice with freshly cooked rice otherwise it will turn mushy.
- Medium grain rice like jasmine rice is the best choice for fried rice recipes.
- Use a large wok or pan to make fried rice so that the ingredients can be stirred easily.
- I prefer using a lot of vegetables in my fried rice, so I use rice and vegetables in almost equal quantities. You can add less vegetables if you want.
- Feel free to use vegetables of your choice. Some other vegetables that taste good in fried rice are green beans, green peas, broccoli, green cabbage, bell pepper, mushrooms, etc.
- You can make this rice with just edamame too and skip the vegetables.
- To make spicy edamame rice, add a few teaspoons of chili oil or any hot sauce of choice.
- More recipe tips and tricks are shared in the post above, please follow them to make this recipe.
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